Social Engineering: Eight Common Tactics

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1. “ In my educational sessions, I tell people you always need to be slightly paranoid and anal because you never really know what a person wants out of you. ”

   By Sal Lifrieri

2. “ The common technique [for the criminal] is to be friendly. ”

   By Sal Lifrieri

1. Stealing your company's 'hold' music, spoofing caller ID, pumping up penny stocks - social engineers blend old and new methods to grab passwords or profits. Being aware of their tricks is the first line of defense. (Read Full Article)

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